Rebecca Patrick, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

One Broadband Priority Bill Clears Next Hurdle, While Another Awaits a Vote – Both Looking Similar

One Broadband Priority Bill Clears Next Hurdle, While Another Awaits a Vote – Both Looking Similar

SB 377 – Broadband Development Authored by Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) Sponsored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) Establishes 1) Indiana broadband expansion fund for deposit and distribution of federal broadband funding, 2) the Indiana Broadband Connectivity Program and 3) the Indiana Broadband Adoption Program. The rural broadband fund provision is similar to the existing statute except that it amends [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-03-12T13:45:52-05:00March 12th, 2021|

Updated Version of Chamber Legislative Agenda Now Available, Matching Our Positions to Bills

Updated Version of Chamber Legislative Agenda Now Available, Matching Our Positions to Bills

The second edition of the Indiana Chamber 2021 Legislative Agenda was released to state legislators earlier this week and is now online at www.indianachamber.com/agenda. This document matches our policy positions (developed by employees from member companies and approved by our board of directors) to specific legislation introduced in the House and Senate. There were over 1,000 bills introduced during [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-03-05T13:26:28-05:00March 5th, 2021|

Behind the Scenes Discussions on Worker’s Compensation Increase

Behind the Scenes Discussions on Worker’s Compensation Increase

SB 220 – Worker’s Compensation Authored by Sen. Karen Tallian (D-Portage) Provides that if, after the occurrence of an accident, compensation is paid for temporary total disability or temporary partial disability, then the two-year limitation period to file an application for adjustment of claim begins to run on the last date for which such compensation was paid. Increases benefits [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-03-05T13:03:14-05:00March 5th, 2021|

Restart Grants Bill Helping Small Businesses, Hospitality Industry Receives Unanimous Endorsement; Potential for Fast Track

Restart Grants Bill Helping Small Businesses, Hospitality Industry Receives Unanimous Endorsement; Potential for Fast Track

HB 1004 – Small Business Restart Grant Program Authored by Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper); co-authored by Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil); sponsored by Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) Establishes the Hoosier hospitality small business restart grant program to provide grants to eligible entities to accelerate economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Establishes the [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-03-05T12:51:19-05:00March 5th, 2021|

QUICK TAKES: Trio of Prescription Drug Bills Receive Their Fate; Funding Measures Approved for Regional Economic Development, Certified Tech Parks

QUICK TAKES: Trio of Prescription Drug Bills Receive Their Fate; Funding Measures Approved for Regional Economic Development, Certified Tech Parks

Senate Bill 62 (Prescription Drug Rebates and Pricing), authored by Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) and opposed by the Indiana Chamber, died this week. Much credit has to be given to Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) for three of four amendments that she filed on second reading. The amendments required disclosure of drug pricing of wholesalers, pharmacies and manufacturers. (The [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-02-26T11:56:55-05:00February 26th, 2021|

Media Gets on Board With Work Share

Media Gets on Board With Work Share

A positive to come out of the push for work share this year is the media attention it garnered questioning why Indiana hasn’t adopted it. Hopefully, that translates to more people knowing about the program and telling their legislators they support it. As we wrap up coverage on this issue, here is a good final assessment from the Journal [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-02-26T10:56:43-05:00February 26th, 2021|

Best Places to Work in Indiana Companies Named for 2021; Chamber Will Announce Rankings May 6

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana companies throughout the state have rallied to adapt to the current climate and new ways of operation. A total of 125 of these businesses have been named to the Best Places to Work in Indiana list, which includes more than 30 newcomers from last year. The annual program, which started in 2006, is presented by the Indiana [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-03-28T12:49:12-04:00February 22nd, 2021|

Senate Committee Passes Prescription Drug Rebate Bill That Will Drive Up Costs to Fully Insured Plans; Senate Appropriations Passes Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation

Senate Committee Passes Prescription Drug Rebate Bill That Will Drive Up Costs to Fully Insured Plans; Senate Appropriations Passes Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation

SB 62 – Prescription Drug Rebates and Pricing Authored by Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) Provides that the defined cost sharing for a prescription drug under a policy of accident and sickness insurance or a health maintenance organization contract must be calculated at the point of sale and based on a price that is reduced by an amount equal to [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-02-19T14:44:32-05:00February 19th, 2021|

House Committee Refuses to Let Voters Decide Municipal-Township Reorganization

House Committee Refuses to Let Voters Decide Municipal-Township Reorganization

HB 1476 – Reorganization of Municipality and Township Authored by Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) Allows a municipality in a county (excluding Marion County) to reorganize with a township that has at least 70% of its population within the municipality, if: (1) the municipality adopts a reorganization plan; and (2) more than 50% of the voters in both the municipality [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-02-19T13:49:22-05:00February 19th, 2021|

Quick Takes: Remote Worker Legislation May Have Second Life; Pregnancy Accommodations and Worker’s Comp Benefit Increase Approved on the Floor

Quick Takes: Remote Worker Legislation May Have Second Life; Pregnancy Accommodations and Worker’s Comp Benefit Increase Approved on the Floor

House Bill 1416 (Remote Worker Grants and Remote Work Sites), authored by Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), would have established the remote worker grant program, which the Chamber sees as a vehicle communities all across the state can use to attract talent and new, taxpaying residents. However, HB 1416 died this week when the House Ways and Means Committee [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-02-19T14:34:10-05:00February 19th, 2021|

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